Hey Paul, just want you to know how important your content is for someone who doesn't lives in US but is planning to move to! I'm from Brazil and will move to MI and your videos are amazing! Royal Oak is definitelly one of my favorite place to live.
I really enjoyed your videos and comments. I grew up in RO living there from 1951 and 1965. Although the family moved there when I was 10 years old, I consider RO my hometown. In the course of over 70 years much has changed. We went camping in the woods where Beaumont hospital is now. I was a 1950's Woodward Avenue drag racer from the Big Boy at the north end, and the Totem Pole at the south. I could write several pages of comments, but it will suffice to say thank you for your fine work of high interest to me. 😁
I was born in Detroit in mid 60's and we lived in Royal Oak. My father was a Music Director for The Shrine and performed also in Ford Auditorium as a conductor. My Mom was a librarian in Orchard Lake Seminary Library. I have fantastic childhood memories. Block parties still in fashion? :) :)
Living next to the police station must make you the safest person in town! I lived next to the police station in Livonia growing up and it had to be the safest neighborhood around!
I grew up in Royal Oak from 1957 to 1975. People there are real friendly. It's changed so much but love going there to visit my sister. I have lived in the Kalamazoo are for 38 years and people here are very unfriendly. I love living out in the country.
It's always nice to hear about friendly people in a community. It's a shame that things have changed, but at least you can still enjoy visiting your sister there!
Hey duder, love your channel. When you going to cover Dearborn and Downriver? I know for a fact that Dearborn is the most underrated suburb and Downriver has a lot of best kept secrets. Get on it Paul! :)
We still have historic lows for all houses but you'll find more contemporary builds here and in Birmingham. If you're thinking about buying, send me an email or fill this out so I can help 😃 bit.ly/movingmi
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@@PaulWolfert hey I watch a ton of your videos and have been looking into possibly moving to Michigan was wondering if you could possibly help me find something
Unfortunately it’s not as fun as it used to be. The historic Main Art Theater in Downtown Royal Oak recently closed down and it used to be my go-to spot for midnight cult movies. There’s a group on Facebook that’s trying to rescue the theater and have it operate as a non-profit theater though I dunno if they’ll succeed.
Ok, so the Main closed down, but there is now an Emagine right behind it, which might not have cult movies, but far more people are interested in seeing something new.
They killed the Main, leveled it and something new is being built there. I drive through Royal Oak every once in a while but never go there for anything because I hate paying for parking.
@@skater1191 You could literally buy the most expensive listing in Bay City for $500,000 (in tact, the highest one on Zillow right now is a Victorian built in 1870, listed at $454,900, with 4 bed, 4 bath, 3708 sq. ft., on half an acre).
@@PaulWolfert Sorry lol. I did enjoy the video though. Lived in RO for the entirety of my time in MI, almost 10 years. Was feeling nostalgic, this was nice to see.
Lived in Royal Oak in my early 20s. Was good for 1 year. Rented a house maybe a mile or so away from direct downtown. Not a fan at all. Maybe it has changed but I doubt it. Didnt find the food all that great and the prices were outrageous. The only upside to living there was Hippy's Pizza (insanely overpriced back then and I'm sure still is) and the bar hopping. My biggest issues were the insane crowds during the weekend and the significant amount of people obviously from Detroit or Oak Park most likely. They were also so rude and sketchy. They weren't the only ones. Tons of frat boy types that were just as bad and entitled. Besides the bar, the movie theater at Emagine has given me the worst theater experiences ever. The city just seems to attract the trashiest people possible. I go to the movies A LOT. Only there have I had my seats stolen (all are reserved) and had people literally bring in chinese food that stinks up the place. Absolutely miserable every time I went. Let's not forget the police and government are horrendous. They look for every opportunity to gouge you. Unless it has changed, public parking was a horrible experience. You'd think the Zoo would be a good attraction, but honestly the Detroit Zoo is not great. Been to 4 zoos this year and Detroit ranks last for me by a good margin. CLE, CLB, and IND zoos were noticeably better. Don't think a Zoo should really factor into moving any where tho. I personally just do not see the appeal of living there long term especially if housing prices have kept up with how insane they were like 7-8 years ago. I can't imagine being an actual adult and living there. Woodward alone is horrific to drive in. I've lived across Oakland county and Royal Oak is by far the worst place I've lived.
You really have to stretch to complain about the Detroit Zoo. I've been to zoos all over the world, including San Diego and multiple zoos in big European cities and the Detroit Zoo holds up with all of them. Also, what is CLB supposed to be?
Hey Paul, just want you to know how important your content is for someone who doesn't lives in US but is planning to move to!
I'm from Brazil and will move to MI and your videos are amazing! Royal Oak is definitelly one of my favorite place to live.
I really enjoyed your videos and comments. I grew up in RO living there from 1951 and 1965. Although the family moved there when I was 10 years old, I consider RO my hometown. In the course of over 70 years much has changed. We went camping in the woods where Beaumont hospital is now. I was a 1950's Woodward Avenue drag racer from the Big Boy at the north end, and the Totem Pole at the south. I could write several pages of comments, but it will suffice to say thank you for your fine work of high interest to me. 😁
Love how you discussed the whole thing! This content is on fire!
Thanks man 😄
@@PaulWolfert You're welcome!
Good stuff, Paul! I too wanted to live in Royal Oak when I was younger. It's a fun city!
Thanks Chris!
I was born in Detroit in mid 60's and we lived in Royal Oak. My father was a Music Director for The Shrine and performed also in Ford Auditorium as a conductor. My Mom was a librarian in Orchard Lake Seminary Library. I have fantastic childhood memories. Block parties still in fashion? :) :)
Yes, but it's a once in a summer thing these days, where the block is closed off for a period of time.
I live right next to the police station in Royal oak! Love it!
Living next to the police station must make you the safest person in town! I lived next to the police station in Livonia growing up and it had to be the safest neighborhood around!
I grew up in Royal Oak from 1957 to 1975. People there are real friendly. It's changed so much but love going there to visit my sister. I have lived in the Kalamazoo are for 38 years and people here are very unfriendly. I love living out in the country.
It's always nice to hear about friendly people in a community. It's a shame that things have changed, but at least you can still enjoy visiting your sister there!
Hey duder, love your channel. When you going to cover Dearborn and Downriver? I know for a fact that Dearborn is the most underrated suburb and Downriver has a lot of best kept secrets. Get on it Paul! :)
Stillborn ain't all that. Grew up on Oakwood and Rotunda.
Hey Paul, what's the supply of contemporary style homes like in RO?
We still have historic lows for all houses but you'll find more contemporary builds here and in Birmingham. If you're thinking about buying, send me an email or fill this out so I can help 😃 bit.ly/movingmi
Do Grand Rapids Michigan PLZ
Do you help people move to apartments?
No, apartment complexes don't work with real estate agents in Michigan 🤷♂️
" Rent Payment Wednesday "
Just June 8th, 2022,
" Mmm Little Miss Sunshine, "
I'll see from Downtown Royal Oak, Michigan with 'our' next New Cellphone #,
and Brand New Cellphone with a Cool Camera and Lenses to Light ^UP^ the Night
Life For Your Glory.
I imagine about "Thanksgiving" and what do 'you' want for Christmas?
" Your's Faithfully Forever Always Lovingly,"
Sundown
Royal oak is where I grew up, I would of lived there, but was out of my price range
Royal Oak is an awesome place to live but the prices just keep going up ☝️
Make a video of st Clair ,
Please
😅 I would but it's not exactly in "Metro Detroit" - if I decide to branch out and do the whole state, I'll definitely cover St. Clair.
@@PaulWolfert thanks Buddy
@@PaulWolfert hey I watch a ton of your videos and have been looking into possibly moving to Michigan was wondering if you could possibly help me find something
@@iTzReVeRTZz send an email my way 😄 paul@movingmi.com
3:13 Royak Oak
😂😂😂😂 how in the world did I miss that!? Good catch!!
The real life location of the Loud House
Unfortunately it’s not as fun as it used to be.
The historic Main Art Theater in Downtown Royal Oak recently closed down and it used to be my go-to spot for midnight cult movies. There’s a group on Facebook that’s trying to rescue the theater and have it operate as a non-profit theater though I dunno if they’ll succeed.
Ok, so the Main closed down, but there is now an Emagine right behind it, which might not have cult movies, but far more people are interested in seeing something new.
They killed the Main, leveled it and something new is being built there. I drive through Royal Oak every once in a while but never go there for anything because I hate paying for parking.
800sq ft will cost you $500,000 in my neighborhood. $160k ain’t really that bad.
😮 what area are you in?
@@PaulWolfert Denver
@@PaulWolfert Trying to move to Bay City though. I got lots of fam there.
@@skater1191 You could literally buy the most expensive listing in Bay City for $500,000 (in tact, the highest one on Zillow right now is a Victorian built in 1870, listed at $454,900, with 4 bed, 4 bath, 3708 sq. ft., on half an acre).
@@aldomaddox6499 yeah I know! Cost of living is worth the move I think. Hopefully next year 🙏🏼
"Royak Oak"??
😂😂 saw that after it was too late
Hey
ROYAK OAK… 🧐
🤣😂🤣 missed that in editing - was too late to fix when it was first spotted
@@PaulWolfert Sorry lol. I did enjoy the video though. Lived in RO for the entirety of my time in MI, almost 10 years. Was feeling nostalgic, this was nice to see.
I go to school in royal oak lmao
This guy is a total squirrel
No way too busy
Royal oak better than Royal woods Michigan The Loud house
Royal Woke.
Lived in Royal Oak in my early 20s. Was good for 1 year. Rented a house maybe a mile or so away from direct downtown. Not a fan at all. Maybe it has changed but I doubt it.
Didnt find the food all that great and the prices were outrageous. The only upside to living there was Hippy's Pizza (insanely overpriced back then and I'm sure still is) and the bar hopping.
My biggest issues were the insane crowds during the weekend and the significant amount of people obviously from Detroit or Oak Park most likely. They were also so rude and sketchy. They weren't the only ones. Tons of frat boy types that were just as bad and entitled. Besides the bar, the movie theater at Emagine has given me the worst theater experiences ever. The city just seems to attract the trashiest people possible. I go to the movies A LOT. Only there have I had my seats stolen (all are reserved) and had people literally bring in chinese food that stinks up the place. Absolutely miserable every time I went. Let's not forget the police and government are horrendous. They look for every opportunity to gouge you. Unless it has changed, public parking was a horrible experience.
You'd think the Zoo would be a good attraction, but honestly the Detroit Zoo is not great. Been to 4 zoos this year and Detroit ranks last for me by a good margin. CLE, CLB, and IND zoos were noticeably better. Don't think a Zoo should really factor into moving any where tho.
I personally just do not see the appeal of living there long term especially if housing prices have kept up with how insane they were like 7-8 years ago. I can't imagine being an actual adult and living there. Woodward alone is horrific to drive in. I've lived across Oakland county and Royal Oak is by far the worst place I've lived.
You really have to stretch to complain about the Detroit Zoo. I've been to zoos all over the world, including San Diego and multiple zoos in big European cities and the Detroit Zoo holds up with all of them. Also, what is CLB supposed to be?